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A software engineer from Dropbox explains the reasoning behind the company’s decision to no longer share code between iOS and Android.
Until recently, Dropbox shared code between its Android and iOS apps using C++ to only write once rather than in both Java and Objective-C. This strategy has been in place since 2013 when Dropbox’s team was still relatively small but needed to support a fast-moving roadmap.

Google has banned a Chinese app developer for violating its advertising policies shortly after booting another from the Play Store.
CooTek, a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has found itself on Google’s naughty list and had dozens of its app removed.

Facebook has updated three of its most important APIs to version 4, bringing some important changes to be aware of.
While the version number indicates a large release, it’s worth noting that Facebook is transitioning to major numbers for all new versions. The change in numbering aligns the version numbers of Facebook’s SDKs with the version of the API.

Qualcomm is reportedly working on a WearOS chipset that should finally deliver some tangible performance and battery life improvements.
Qualcomm’s most recent WearOS chipset, the Snapdragon 3100, was widely regarded as a disappointment; offering minimal improvements over its predecessor.

Apple is forcing app developers using third-party sign-ins to adopt its 'Sign in with Apple' alternative.
The new button was debuted at this year’s WWDC and offers an innovative solution to a serious problem. Rather than sign-in via a service which collects data – like those from Facebook, Twitter, and Google – users can benefit from the convenience of such logins but also protect their privacy.

Earlier today, our sister publication Developer reported on the AI skill shortage driving employers to offer six-figure salaries to candidates. Most companies do not like, or can afford, to offer their employees such a high salary.